For fall off the bone internal temperature of 203 to 205 <-> Cook at 325 for 45-50 minutes per pound. Havent made a whole leg of lamb in 20+ years and this recipe made it worth the wait! Excellent! I cooked in a wire roasting rack, and started fat side down to get a little crust, then flipped it 1/2 way through. Even those who typically are averse to lamb even enjoyed this dish tonight! Cut the lamb belly into 2 pieces, slicing carefully in between the 2 center ribs. The flavor was amazing!! Girl! Pour 1 cup water into base of roasting pan. Thanks for sharing cuz it could have been a disaster!! My husband said its the best lamb hes ever had. This is my go-to lamb recipe! I gave it the 5 stars because my husband is still talking about it. Thank you. Fabulous I have never left a review before but I just had to today. Will be my go to leg of lamb recipe from now on. How do you suggest one makes the leg of lamb and the mini hasselback potatoes for the same meal since they bake at different oven temperatures? Serves up to 8 if wanting generous portions. I changed a few things around because I didnt have the exact ingredients. Tried it today for the first time. Served it with acorn squash and green beans with onion. Im a HUGE lover of a Mediterranean type lamb. Will definitely be cooking this again! I did a 10 lb leg of lamb for Easter the first time my mom has been to my house in over a year. So, so, so flavorful. Crazy! Marinating is also not needed here youll see that the simple garlic mixture of this recipe will bring in so much flavor. Made this tonight with a 4.2lb boneless roast. thank you (For a 5-6 lb leg of lamb, this means you will be roasting 1.5-2.5 hours for medium rare or 2-3 hours for medium.) Amazing lamb roast! Hi I just want to know if I should cover it with foil while roasting or just leave it without any covering. I made it for Easter and it was gorgeous! The bone provides a lot of flavor as does skin. I made this today for Easter. Ive never made it before and was pretty intimidated. I did not make the potatoes as I did not have, but did make roasted asparagus and that too was great. Question: how long and whats the temperature if I use a convection over? I only used a tsp. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large Dutch oven, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. can also be made with roast of pork. I followed the recipe to a tee except I used a boneless leg of lamb and dried rosemary and thyme (1 tsp each) instead of the fresh herbs because that is what I had on hand. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until screaming hot and shimmering. The seasoning was great and the smell in the house was fabulous! Just wanted to tell you this week will be my second time that I will be using the Roasted Leg of Lamb recipe. Aussies know how to cook lamb, we are raised on it. Add the oil to a very large frying pan or rondeau pot over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke. Thank you. It was quite salty, leaving me to think that it should be 1 teapoon of salt, not tablespoon? The recipe is super easy to follow and yielded better results than I couldve hoped for! Im a first timer and wasnt sure about a few things: 1) to cover or not to cover? Question? I ended up overcooking it a touch but that was an issue with my oven running hot and a faulty meat thermometer. Perfect with a 4 lb leg of lamb. Im wondering how this seasoning would taste on a rack of lamb, which has less of a lamb flavor. Followed your recipe + instructions word-for-word and turned out a perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious roasted leg of lamb. Tried this recipe for a family dinner and it was a hit! How long do you think itll take to cook? In the meantime, prepare the remaining ingredients and make the lamb rub. Covered, not covered? You can use an oven safe pan/dish instead but please use your best judgement when deciding. I often get excited about cooking new recipies that turn out to be mediocre plates since I think Im not a good cook. TY, Question, I have a boneless leg of lamb. I put 1 beer and cup of Chardonnay as my liquid in a covered roasting pan with addl sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Could I cook it the same way? This is the best Lamb recipe I have found. Wrap in plastic and keep up to 2 days prior to cooking. Yes! Super easy and turned out a delicious leg of lamb. bone adds to flavour, as with any meat. Well definitely use this recipe again. I cant find a reason to deviate from the recipe. The seasoning was great. Using a sharp knife, score the top side of the lamb by making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern. At the end of time the roast was at 132 so I continued roasting until 135deg, I live at 3500 feet above sea level. We LOVED how this turned out, the marinade rub is magic. The recipe for potatoes that you shared link to, gave the 425 temperature Ooh, that looks delicious! This came out so delicious! Will definitely make again! Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Hi, A star rating of 5 out of 5. I was not disappointed and neither were those that ate with me. Please be specific again never cooked lamb before, What temp should a leg of lamb be when cooked (is it best med rare?). Next, thoroughly rub the lamb with olive oil, garlic, herbs, wine, salt, and pepper until it is completely coated. My family of 9 loved the taste, and how moist the meat was as well. I did put til foil over the top at the end to lock the juices in too. You are right : first time yesterday and it was sooooo goooooddamn delicious.. But I followed the method of this recipe. It looks great and seems easy, however, can i make this ahead of time? If the plastic bag was not altered, the giblets and poultry should be safe to use as long as the meat is fully cooked. A gravy made with the drippings (fat separated and used to make a roux, then broth added back as well as some chicken broth) and a bouquet garni of mint was served with the carved lamb, as well as the veggies as a side dish. Air should be able to circulate between all the dishes. My first time cooking lamb and it was beyond easy and turned out delicious. Great recipe, thank you! Its easy to follow it although it isnt easy to find Kosher salt, but in a recently travel to Israel my girlfriend brought some. I never thought of baby hasslebacks!! Thank you!!! You never let me down! I used ground thyme instead of fresh, I also lowered the amount of it to 1/4 t. ( Because it would have been too overpowering) Other than that I followed the recipe exactly as given. Planning to make tonight. Place the lamb in a pan and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 48 hours. Thanks for the idea. 2) score just the fat or into the meat a bit? Help! Published March 31, 2021. Roasted fingerling potatoes along side. In a small bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, Dijon, salt and pepper. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi Chungah Or comments on anything, really. I know, it seems incredibly daunting but its so much easier than you think. This was delicious. I did not cover with foil and I used ground thyme and horseradish mustard. I will for sure use this recipe from now on. Came out very flavorful and moist. Will be making again in the future. Great recipe. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5. Were so happy it turned out well for you! The spice mixture was so good! Preheat oven to 450F. The flavoring on this lamb was outstanding. Followed instruction until step 3 as I had some left over chimichura in the fridge used that as base and added fresh rosemary & thyme to my blend. Made this for dinner last night, easy, fast and Fantastic!!!! Anxious to cook though I might use slightly cook rice in the bottom of the pan to absorb all the delicious drippings. Or no cover at all? My kids dont like mustard. The part toward middle is still pretty pink or even red, just the way my husband and my son like it. Trim any excess fat from the leg of lamb, leaving a good fat cap on top. Any idea how long to cook a 5-6 lb. As Im on my own a small leg of around 3/ pounds will be enough. Learn how your comment data is processed. This was just deliciousand so easy. It was so delicious that my husband wants me to do it again. I had stirred fried green beans with garlic and olive oil, baby potatoes, and roasted zucchini and yellow squash,and spring mix salad along with it. Or vice versa? I find it to be nicely-written and i made it as you suggested; it turned out delicious. I forgot to add the dijon, I had no rosemary, and I added zero salt. Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 275. Cooking a lamb for Easter dinner but since there will only be two of us, how long should I cook a 3 pound roast? Next time I will try to marinate it for few hours before cooking. Outstanding! Yea Thanks chungah! We made this fabulous recipe leg of lamb today. I have tried so many of your recipes and they all turn out great. Very simple, I was cooking it for Mothers day and so wanted something special but I usually do beef or pork so I am not confident with cooking lamb and was very unnerved when thats what Mum requested. Even my cousin who doesnt care for lamb complimented the great flavor. The recipe sounds delicious. Ive made it multiple times, no need to change any of it. I plan on trying the recipe on venison this season because why the hell not? Perfect s9 delicious easy to follow defections!! Looks delicious, can I add red wine?? Yes, they were both cooked at the same time in a double oven but you can still cook multiple dishes in one oven! Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating. Five stars all around! The recipe starts with a thick, tart paste packed with a ton ( a ton) of herbscilantro, tarragon, dillalong with spices, oil, and preserved lemon. This was amazing to say the least. Add the stock - you can use beef or lamb stock. I usually just use salt, pepper and rosemary, but I will try your recipe next time. When lamb is done remove from oven, cover in foil & zoom that temp up to 425 to brown those potatoes up. I cooked it for 1 hr 30 min. How can you make both at the same time if you have only one oven? Well my family does love a crunchy skin but just wondering if wrapping and cooking it in tinfoil for the first hour helps make it more tender / cook more evenly? Cheers and enjoy. It took about 15 mins longer than I calculated but it was wonderful and now we are enjoying the leftovers. Great for easy entertaining with roasted carrots and salad with homemade blue cheese dressing. This was a hit with family and friends. Mine was still very juicy and good but can see how bone in would be even more flavorful. YUM!!! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Easy-simple to follow directions. We all fought over the bits of crust. I had dried thyme and didnt have enough garlic so I used garlic paste to supplement. This recipe is awesome and simply delicious! If there are any leftovers we make gyro sandwiches the next day! This was perfection! Take out the chops from the oven, transfer to a plate, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Definitely a KEEPER! This is by far the greatest lamb roast I have ever made. Cover and roast for 3 hours or until the meat is falling off the bone. Thank you for sharing this recipe! !I like this sight,,,,This is my first time here,,Happy thanksgiving to all,,,,Luke. Thanks. Hi, what temperature did you set your sous vide and how long did you let it broil without over cooking it ? Excellent results. The ingredients required to season the lamb easy to find. Im so happy she liked it and I did too. Looks so elegant! One you put on the meat and one you wrap in foil to cook and then use as a dipping sauce! The technique was wonderful. Will a 5lb roast be big enough? For the Potatoes: With about 30 minutes left in the cooking process of the lamb, begin to make the potatoes. Super duper roasted leg of lamb. What if I dont have a roasting pan, what can I use? Delicious and the fragrance in the air when cooking is a mouth watering experience! I dont even like lamb but we had a leg of lamb to cook so we used your recipe and it was idiot proof and came out amazing?! One friend lived in New Zealand for several years and said it was perfect! In defence of poor Carol who asked an innocent question . Sounds Amazing. Still very good. All these comments are so helpful! Cooking time suggestions would be wonderful! Delish! Look no further if you are cooking lamb for the first time. Your recipe looks easy & interesting. Recipe looks great. Very simple yet ,very clear information Cooked exactly according to recipe!!!! I am so hooked on the lamb. And so easy. The rub made all the difference in the world. the best leg of lamb recipe ever! The seasoning was fabulous and so easy. First time cooking a roast and this recipe is seriously fool proof. Loved the recipe with the rub but I still recommend putting slits in the meat and stuffing it with slivers of garlic for that awesome taste throughout. I have a roasting pan big enough to do both. Doubled the rub per someone elses comment (used dry herbs), used half on the roast and added drippings to the reserved half. Best lamb Ive eaten. Delicious! Allow your lamb to rest (still covered) for a minute before serving. Would i use the same amount of dry herb instead of the fresh ones or would it be a different amount? Looks great will make it for EASTER, wish me luck. The vegetables can all be cut and prepped in advance as well! Thank you for sharing. Excellent recipe!!!!!! This recipe is basically identical to the one we use for roasts, but, minus the thyme. haha! Thanks so much for your recipe! Your email address will not be published. I also added some balsamic vinegar to the rub mix and I let the roast be marinated overnight. You really want to go by internal temperature when cooking lamb. Instructions. I am so happy now. Family liked it. Will make again. Amazing and delish! Excellent recipe. I put butter in both and everything was great! Sear the leg of lamb. Mix well. Drizzle olive oil over leg of lamb and swish a bit around with your fingers. She didnt believe it didnt need marinating. Its helpful to read comments that talk about variations, but I agree that the recipe itself is what need to be rated as is. .garlic rub;one slice of bacon; foundation of thinned sliced russet potatoespeeled or not. however, this version of leg of lamb also looks very tasty! It came out perfect. Hi, can I roast the lamb leg in an iron pot covered with iron lid or it has to be not covered. Even family members that dont like Lamb eat it. Excellent receipe. Fingers crossed. Thanks so much, family are already requesting it again! My family loved it! Did you cook the potatoes with the lamb? How are they prepped? Thank you! Perfect! Maybe uncover the last half hour! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I dont usually take the time to leave reviews, but this was sooo tasty it deserved it! About to make this. Grind into a paste using a pestle. Thanks!! I winged it without a recipe. Ive never cooked lamb in my life. Excellent! -Kathleen. Tender and moist to perfection. I did not have a bone-in but next time will try that.